Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla is a scrumptious blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a golden tortilla. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, guaranteed to delight your taste buds and leave everyone craving more. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for endless flavor possibilities!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In another skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- On a clean surface, lay one tortilla and spread ranch dressing on half. Layer with chicken, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
- Fold the tortilla in half and toast in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Slice into wedges and serve with extra ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (160g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added spice, include sliced jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a skillet for optimal crispiness.